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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.38 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.38 and 173.18 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.38 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.38 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.38 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 64,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,835.13/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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